Ghost Town Mystery

Magic, Murder, and a Meddling Parrot—Welcome to Aria’s World! Wedding specialist Aria Whitmore thought picking up an antique wedding dress would be easy. Then the owner, Fletcher Davenport, turns up dead—possibly killed by magic. Now, Aria is the prime suspect. Juggling bridezilla clients, a nosy mother, and a snack-obsessed, wisecracking parrot familiar, Aria has no time for murder accusations. But if she doesn’t clear her name fast, she might be next on the killer’s list. With time running out and magic in the air, Aria must solve the case before the real killer gets away. ...

The Cabal was meant to have been defeated, but there is still one person out there bent on rebuilding it to its former glory. But to do that, they need money. One way of getting it is to deliver Raymond “Knocker” Jensen to a Middle Eastern terrorist known only as the Ghost. It is in Mosul when they strike, taking the former SAS man off the street in broad daylight. With one of their people MIA, Team Reaper is hunting a ghost of their own - a woman who is as elusive as she is deadly. Now they have two ghosts to find. One who has their friend, and one who wants them dead.

Paranormal Women’s Fiction from #1 Amazon bestseller, J.R. Rain, and New York Times bestseller, H.P. Mallory! The latest Haven Hollow novel is here! Things have been going decently lately—my new business, Hallowed Homes, is growing and my relationship with my brother, Angelo, has never been better. My love life is still a mess, but what else is new, right? And, yes, I still have a massive crush on Marty Zach, even if there are rumors he’s now dating my friend, Poppy. Crappy love life aside, everything is about to go to hell in a handbasket when an exotic woman named Rhea walks into my...

England, 1940. Literature student Ruth Gladstone evacuates Cambridge University for Martynsborough, a tiny English village with a shadowy history. For Ruth, retreating to a forgotten corner of the country is more than a safety maneuver; it’s an opportunity to end an undesirable engagement and begin writing her first novel. But upon her arrival, Ruth learns of a ghostly wraith haunting the villagers after decades of silence. Although Ruth is enthralled by the legend, the locals are less charmed by the wraith’s return.

Cat and the members of her writers' retreat have just arrived in Outlaw, Colorado, an "Old West" tourist town complete with inhabitants dressed up as famous figures from history. But this authentic slice of Americana takes a murderous turn when a college student masquerading as a 19th-century saloon girl becomes history herself. Was she the intended target? Or did she take a hit meant for someone else? With a cast of suspects to choose from, Cat must unhorse the real culprit before a real-life ghost story is given a killer twist

A disappearing body. Hidden magical talents. An adorable mind-reading dog. And small-town secrets . . . Addie James’s life imploded when she discovered her fiancé cheating and got downsized from her biotech job. So she left Silicon Valley for the haven of her Aunt Kate’s tea and apothecary shop in the peaceful mountain town of Stargaze. There, she plans to take a deep breath and figure out what’s next. But when Addie reaches Stargaze, there’s no trace of her aunt. Until one night, Aunt Kate’s lifeless body shows up and then disappears from the locked shop. And that’s when ...

Welcome to the seaside town of New Shrimpton, where magic is in the air, shrimp can be scooped up by the barrel, and a murderer hides in plain sight… Alice Munroe is the only PI in town, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have a little help. For one, she can speak to animals and plants… though her cat, the extravagantly grumpy Mr. Ploppers, sometimes makes her wish she couldn’t. Still, when that’s not enough, she has a few other magical tricks up her sleeve. Things go sideways, however, when she’s hired to investigate a death that everyone has written off as natural. Save for ...

Once the talk of the town, Mistletoe Manor stood abandoned for years, that is until Edwin Bowater came along and revitalized it. Now with the Manor restored and the traditional gala preparations underway, Edwin does not have time for Lady Louise Rafferty. She roams the Manor and the town scaring the guests and visitors. Celeste and her daughter Hayley, arrive for a week’s stay just in time for the festivities. What Celeste didn’t expect is that before long she, along with the town’s grandmotherly figure, would be solving the mystery of the haunting ghost. Who killed Lady Louise ...

Something’s rotten in Apple country! Hildy Biddle is a high school reporter eager to stand up for the truth. She’s just waiting for a chance to prove herself as a journalist, and yearning for a big story. The trouble is, the town’s biggest story stars...a ghost. Not a very easy interview! This ghost has the town in a tizzy, and the local paper is playing up people’s fears with shocking headlines of eerie happenings and ghostly sightings. Hildy’s determined to discover what’s really going on, but her desire to uncover the truth is making some people awfully nervous.

After breaking into Chambon Hall in an attempt to find any evidence that might link Bastian to Victoria’s murder, I’m shocked to find Bastian returning from his date early! Now I’m stuck hiding in his house. To make matters worse, soon the police come knocking on his door. Faced with the realization that Bastian is being arrested for Victoria’s murder, I still can’t shake the feeling that he’s innocent. So I make it my personal mission to find out who is really responsible for her death. And when I finally figure out whodunit, I just might become victim number two. Dead of Night...

On Christmas Eve in 1988, seven-year-old Alfie Marsden vanished in the Wentshire Forest Pass when a burst tyre forced his father, Sorrel, to stop the car. Leaving the car to summon the emergency services, Sorrel returned to find his son gone. No trace of the child, nor his remains, have ever been found. Alfie Marsden was declared officially dead in 1995. Elusive online journalist Scott King, whose Six Stories podcasts have become an internet sensation, investigates the disappearance, interviewing six witnesses, to try to find out what really happened that fateful night.

Whispers in the village. A vanished treasure. And a darkness that refuses to be forgotten. Life in Buckleigh is beginning to feel peaceful again — until the mysterious gold coins once found with an old buried doll suddenly vanish from the antiques shop. Soon after, a wave of unease spreads through the village: strange sightings, restless dreams, and a chilling sense that something is watching. Many believe the coins are cursed, but Penny Lane knows better. She’s faced the presence behind them before — a malevolent spirit awakened months ago, now gathering strength. If the coins ...

The eccentric, and sometimes lovable, characters of Spookie have returned for another series of mysterious adventures. Frank Lester, ex-Chicago homicide detective and mystery author, after his and Abigail’s long-awaited vacation is over, and they’re home again, has once more come out of retirement this time to take the position of sheriff of Spookie, because of Sheriff Mearl’s murder.

The final chapter unfolds. A village’s fate hangs in the balance. After all she’s faced — from restless spirits to cursed dolls, vanished coins, and ancient mirrors — psychic investigator Penny Lane returns to Buckleigh for one last, desperate stand. The malevolent entity that has shadowed the village for centuries grows stronger by the day, and its plan is nearly complete. As old secrets unravel and long-hidden truths come to light, Penny discovers the deepest connection yet — between the curse, the village, and herself. With everything at stake, she must summon all her courage, ...

A quiet village, a cherished memory, and a message from beyond… Looking for closure after the loss of a dear friend, a group of teens gather one autumn evening to try contacting her spirit. But when the old Ouija board spells out strange messages, it soon becomes clear that someone—or something—else has heard their call. Eerie happenings begin to unfold, and the group turns to Penny Lane, the local psychic known for her kind heart and keen intuition. Together, they’ll uncover forgotten stories, village legends, and a spirit who may be trying to right an ancient wrong. Charming, ...

A hidden clue. A centuries-old curse. And a mystery that ties it all together. Buckleigh’s uneasy peace shatters once again as strange happenings echo the dark past Penny has faced before—from the haunted Ouija board and the eerie dolls, to the vanished coins and the cursed mirror. Now, a cryptic clue discovered in an antique journal leads Penny Lane to London, where she uncovers a vital piece of the puzzle behind the village’s lingering curse. This key clue may finally reveal the full truth behind the malevolent force that has haunted Buckleigh for generations—and threatens its ...

A forgotten cottage, a buried doll… and a haunting that won’t stay hidden. In the quaint village of Buckleigh, a cheerful couple sets out to transform a long-abandoned cottage into a cozy antiques shop. But as the dust begins to settle, they make a strange discovery beneath the floorboards: an old porcelain doll, unnervingly lifelike and out of place. Soon, more dolls appear—and with them, a string of unexplained events that leave the couple shaken and desperate for help. Enter Penny Lane, the village’s resident psychic and trusted investigator of all things unexplained. With her ...

A forgotten grave. A cursed mirror. And a soul trapped between worlds. When renovations at an old burial site reveal a strange mirror buried with the remains of a centuries-old witch, whispers of superstition stir once more in the quiet village of Buckleigh. The local doctor, intrigued by its craftsmanship, brings the antique home—only for his wife to vanish without a trace days later. With nowhere else to turn, he calls on Penny Lane, the village’s trusted psychic and investigator of the unexplained. As Penny explores the mirror’s unsettling history, she discovers it may be far more ...

Folk who value their sanity and their lives would be wise not to visit Larson's Cove this summer. Death, danger, and intrigue have drifted into the small town of Meadowville, and the growing sense that something is amiss is almost palpable on the hot, still air. Larson's Cove isn't a popular spot with the locals, but it is home to Larson's Shed. The seafood restaurant on the bay's falling-down wharf was once somewhat of an icon in the area, but it has stood vacant for quite some time. However, circumstances have recently changed. Boyd Paine, an out-of-towner with a mysterious past, has ...

In November 2014 Arla Macleod bludgeoned her mother, father and sister to death with a hammer. Now incarcerated at a medium-security mental-health institution, Arla will speak to no one but Scott King, an investigative journalist, whose Six Stories podcasts have become an internet sensation. King finds himself immersed in an increasingly complex case, interviewing five witnesses and Arla herself as he questions whether Arla's responsibility for the massacre was a diminished as her legal team made out.